HIGHLIGHTS: Star overpowers Ginebra in Game 5 for 3-2 series lead (Feb. 17, 2017 - Video)


The Star Hotshots are one one victory away from the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup final. They overpowered the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 89-80, in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series.

Veteran Rafi Reavis led the way for Star, scoring 17 points and grabbing 13 boards. Mark Barroca added 12 points and 7 assists

Japeth Aguilar had 13 points for the Ginebra.

Game 6 will happen on Sunday, February 19 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.


The Scores:

STAR 89 - Reavis 17, Barroca 12, Lee 10, Maliksi 10, Simon 8, Brondial 8, Melton 7, Pingris 6, Sangalang 5, Jalalon 2, Ramos 2, Dela Rosa 2.

GINEBRA 80 - Aguilar 13, Mercado 9, Ellis 9, Caguioa 9, Helterbrand 6, Cruz 6, Taha 5, Thompson 5, Tenorio 5, Ferrer 4, Mariano 4, Marcelo 3, Devance 2.

Quarter scores: 21-22, 49-45, 71-55, 89-80 | Games Stats.

Semifinals Game 5 Highlights: Star vs. Ginebra | PBA Philippine Cup 2016 - 2017

(Video by Sports5 on YouTube)

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Semifinals Game 5 - Star vs. Ginebra: Full Video Replay (posted on YouTube):
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